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Liza Klumpar, Chief Technology Officer at Franklin Pierce Schools, receives 2024 NCCE Outstanding Technology Leader Award

On Friday, February 16, Liza Klumpar, Chief Technology Officer, was honored as the NCCE Outstanding Technology Leader Award recipient during the keynote event at the annual 53rd technology conference in Seattle, WA. This esteemed award is presented by Northwest Council for Computer Education (NCCE), a not-for-profit educational technology professional learning organization.

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Hip-hop therapy group provides healing for students and family

Middle school is difficult for many students –friendships, academics, and everything else can impact students' mental health and well-being. Helping guide students through these emotions can be difficult but we’re grateful to the Carter family for providing students at Keithley Middle School with resources to express themselves. Through the HopeSparks Hip Hop Therapy group, students can break down barriers to therapeutic mental health practices. Learn more about the program in this article from The News Tribune.

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Board of Directors recognize previous School Board members

Last week, the Franklin Pierce Schools Board of Directors took time to recognize the contributions of four previous school board members. This event was a longtime in the making followed by delays related to COVID-19, air quality and a community tragedy. Collectively, these four members contributed 44 years of service to the Franklin Pierce community.

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Students save school bus driver experiencing medical emergency

A group of high school students are being recognized for their quick actions saving a bus driver who was experiencing a medical emergency in mid-December. 

Just before 8 a.m. on Dec. 12, a school bus driver was driving students from Franklin Pierce and Washington high schools on 112th Street East in Puyallup, according to the Pierce County Sheriff's Department. 

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Renewable energy at Harvard prompts visit from WA State Department of Commerce

On Monday, Michael Fong, Director of the Washington State Department of Commerce, visited Harvard Elementary School to learn more about Harvard’s solar panel installation project, which was funded through a grant by the Department of Commerce. This grant allowed Franklin Pierce Schools to purchase 100kwh solar panels to install on the roof of Harvard and generate electricity for the school.

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All media inquiries can be directed to Joel Zylstra with the Franklin Pierce School Public Information Office at (253) 298-3087 or by emailing jzylstra@fpschools.org.

 

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